The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uncovered troubling truck driving trends when it comes to sleep deprivation that affects regular sleep/rest cycles, resulting in dangerous and deadly fatigue. Researchers discovered that over-the-road eighteen-wheel haulers...
The combination of risk and traffic congestion creates the perfect storm for deadly motor vehicle accidents. Close to 1.25 million people lose their lives annually in these types of collisions. Roads have never been more crowded. Two out of every five miles of U.S....
Given that at least some of your insurance coverage is no-fault protection, who is to blame for a crash may not seem like the biggest concern at first. However, as you start to understand the true financial impact of the collision, you may realize that you need to...
An insurer may propose a quick settlement offer soon after a crash. It may seem like a good deal since you will not have to do much to receive compensation for your injuries. However, you ought to be careful before hurriedly agreeing to such a deal. You may regret...
You’re riding in your friend's car on your way to a vacation spot. You realize it’s going to be a while before you arrive at your destination, so the best thing you can do is kick back, relax and enjoy the view. Your instincts tell you you’ll be more comfortable if...
You may have noticed the color on the trees shifting on one of your rides, or the leaves scattering the ground and the weather getting a bit colder – but this hasn’t stopped you from taking your motorcycle out for a few spins. Maybe it should. Fall weather is full of...
It’s almost snowbird season here in Florida. Every year, Florida sees an influx of folks from pretty much everywhere it gets cold in the winter, and the usual “snowbird” migration starts right around October and doesn’t end until they all return home again in April....
If your car is still being repaired after a crash or you’re waiting to find out if it’s considered totaled so you can get a new one, you’ll likely be driving a rental car once you’re healed enough to get behind the wheel again. It can be frightening enough to drive...
Florida drivers who text on their phones while behind the wheel aren’t just breaking the law. They’re endangering themselves and others on the road. If you’re involved in a crash with a driver whom you believe was texting, is there any way to prove it? There are more...
Aggressive driving is a term used to describe when someone drives totally disregarding others’ safety. Usually, it occurs when someone commits several moving traffic offenses and endangers other people on the road or property. Unfortunately, aggressive driving is...
